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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alceste answer Oronte in Act 1, Scene 2 after they first meet?
(a) He yells at back at him.
(b) He says their friendship needs time to grow.
(c) He turns away.
(d) He apologizes him.

2. With whom does Celimene say Arsinoe is in love?
(a) Oronte.
(b) Phlinte.
(c) Clitandre.
(d) Alceste.

3. How does Alceste feel about his visitor?
(a) He thinks there is a mistake.
(b) Surprised.
(c) He does not know the visitor.
(d) He is expecting the visitor.

4. In Act 2, Scene 3, which sentence best describes Celimene's attitude towards Alceste?
(a) Celimene does not care what Alceste thinks.
(b) Alceste is not Celimene's friend.
(c) Alceste is not important to Celimene.
(d) Celimene cares deeply for Alceste.

5. Which word does Celimene use to characterize Arsinoe to her other guests?
(a) Witty.
(b) Prude.
(c) Fun.
(d) Pretty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in love with Alceste?

2. What does Basque do regarding this new character?

3. What does Celimene claim people gossip about Arsinoe?

4. Why does Alceste say he is staying?

5. Who tries to intervene between Oronteo and Alceste in Act One, Scene Two?

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